When Sun Comes Out
Sun Ra · 1963
37 min · 8 tracks · jazz fusion · swing · free jazz
A kaleidoscopic blend of cosmic jazz and vibrant rhythms that transports listeners to otherworldly realms.
When Sun Comes Out is an album by Sun Ra, released in 1963. A kaleidoscopic blend of cosmic jazz and vibrant rhythms that transports listeners to otherworldly realms. The album is notable for its innovative fusion of jazz with cosmic themes, helping to shape the genre of space music. It received critical acclaim for its forward-thinking compositions, influencing countless musicians within the avant-garde and free jazz scenes, thereby expanding the boundaries of jazz music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does When Sun Comes Out sound like?
A kaleidoscopic blend of cosmic jazz and vibrant rhythms that transports listeners to otherworldly realms. Rooted in jazz fusion and swing.
What makes When Sun Comes Out by Sun Ra notable?
The album is notable for its innovative fusion of jazz with cosmic themes, helping to shape the genre of space music. It received critical acclaim for its forward-thinking compositions, influencing countless musicians within the avant-garde and free jazz scenes, thereby expanding the boundaries of jazz music. Released in 1963, 'When Sun Comes Out' is one of Sun Ra's pivotal works during his early avant-garde phase. Following his experimental ventures in the late 1950s, this album further solidified his unique approach to jazz, characterized by a synthesis of complex arrangements and improvisational freedom.
How many songs are on When Sun Comes Out?
When Sun Comes Out has 8 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Circe 3:54
- 2 The Nile 4:55
- 3 Brazilian Sun Standout 3:54
- 4 We Travel the Spaceways Standout 3:24
- 5 Calling Planet Earth 5:34
- 6 Dancing Shadows 5:59
- 7 The Rainmaker 4:37
- 8 When Sun Comes Out Standout 4:58
Release Date
January 1, 1963
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
37 min 15 sec
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